In his steady, steadfast way Hadama had pursued the tasks he had been given to earn his armor. It had required a great deal of thought and no little creativity, occasionally bolstered by the suggestions of others. Ronin's help in particular had been invaluable, and it was with deep, quiet satisfaction that the mermanta assembled his items on the shore of the island at the foot of the lighthouse, exactly one month since he had received his quest.
The owlbear pelt was laid out upon a flat rock above the reach of the surf, and a collapsible telescope was removed from its case and placed atop it. It was followed by a large candle, as big as Hadama's forearm, that was seated carefully in a nest of stones to one side of the pelt and then lit with avid curiosity thanks to a waterproof match. He watched it burn for a time, fascinated as always by the dance of flame so like and yet so antithetical to water, until the wax began to slowly drip down its sides. Shaking off its spell, he dug out a small, dehusked coconut from the net at his side. It fit well within his hand, full of life and great potential. And beside them all he placed the armlet that he had crafted himself, beaten silver in a serpentine spiral that would wrap around his bicep.
Lastly he placed his offering for the goddess herself: a round silver mirror, simple yet flawless, that reflected the stars above.
"Safrin," he rumbled, bowing his head in prayer. "I request your blessing, please."
If the stars should align
Find something small which can be made big (collapsible telescope) The boys of summer
Find something big which can be made small (large candle) Between the candle and the star
Bring Safrin the best thing he can fit into his hand (Coconut) {SE} Consider the coconut
Source whatever sort of item he'd like the armour to fold into (armlet) {Training} {SE} Even steel may bend
The owlbear pelt was laid out upon a flat rock above the reach of the surf, and a collapsible telescope was removed from its case and placed atop it. It was followed by a large candle, as big as Hadama's forearm, that was seated carefully in a nest of stones to one side of the pelt and then lit with avid curiosity thanks to a waterproof match. He watched it burn for a time, fascinated as always by the dance of flame so like and yet so antithetical to water, until the wax began to slowly drip down its sides. Shaking off its spell, he dug out a small, dehusked coconut from the net at his side. It fit well within his hand, full of life and great potential. And beside them all he placed the armlet that he had crafted himself, beaten silver in a serpentine spiral that would wrap around his bicep.
Lastly he placed his offering for the goddess herself: a round silver mirror, simple yet flawless, that reflected the stars above.
"Safrin," he rumbled, bowing his head in prayer. "I request your blessing, please."
If the stars should align
Find something small which can be made big (collapsible telescope) The boys of summer
Find something big which can be made small (large candle) Between the candle and the star
Bring Safrin the best thing he can fit into his hand (Coconut) {SE} Consider the coconut
Source whatever sort of item he'd like the armour to fold into (armlet) {Training} {SE} Even steel may bend
